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Frankston City invests in ‘activation’ grants
New shops open with ‘activation’ grantsThe campaign to fill Frankston CBD’s vacant shops and provide more jobs for residents received a boost on Monday (6 September) when Frankston Council awarded three “shopfront activation” grants.A hamburger outlet of Queensland’s Betty’s Burgers chain at 25 Playne Street, Eeny Meeny sandwich bar in Station Street Mall, and Loom […]
Outer suburbs like Frankston back in favour
Covid forces massive infrastructure rethink THE often-maligned outer suburbs of major Australian cities are back in favour due to a rethink about where new infrastructure is most needed as the effects of Covid-19 dramatically reshape urban life.This is a key message from Infrastructure Australia’s latest report, released on Friday 3 September.Frankston and its long-awaited metro rail […]
Architects shovel-ready for next TAFE build
Architect’s drawing of Chisholm Frankston TAFE stage two redevelopment. Boots are on the ground for the $67 million second stage of Chisholm TAFE’s Frankston campus redevelopment. The state government has appointed Melbourne-based architectural firm Gray Puksand to design a 9600 square metre building at the Fletcher Road campus. Two of the oldest buildings will be […]
Strong response to Frankston tourism ideas survey
Frankston residents are responding enthusiastically to our survey “Seeking big ideas for Frankston tourism.” The Committee for Greater Frankston would like to thank everyone who has participated so far, and anticipates receiving more responses with great ideas.In addition to an urban zip-line, “go-at-your-own-pace” coastal marathon or triathlon track, sunset creek paddling tours, and the art cycling […]
Local firms zoom in on $605m hospital project
THE region’s businesses are getting ready for one of the great opportunities of the modern era – the $605 million Frankston Hospital expansion. The project is expected to create up to 1700 jobs during construction of a multi-storey tower, and has been described by state Premier Daniel Andrews as “the biggest upgrade to an outer […]
Seeking big ideas for Frankston tourism
What would bring more visitors to Frankston? Does the city need an iconic attraction, perhaps several big attractions? What would they be? Do we already have them? We are asking these, and related questions of Frankton residents in coming weeks via an online survey. Frankston City Council figures show tourism is worth $305 million annually […]